Chicago weather: Weekend severe storm chances loom, with heat and humidity building

By Friday night, increasing humidity and a vortex of storms developing over the northern plains will be much muggier conditions and the chance for severe weather Saturday. Read More

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for Chicago area as strong storms could bring hail, wind, isolated tornadoes

A line of storms racing toward Chicago prompted Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for most area counties Wednesday afternoon. The greatest severe weather threat is hail, wind and isolated tornadoes. Read More

Severe Weather Timeline: Tracking Saturday morning storms in Chicagoland

After a couple of quiet days, severe weather threats return to Chicagoland on Saturday. The weekend is expected to get off to a muggy start as warm and humid conditions ushered in by ... Read More

Chicago severe weather outlook: Strong to severe storms possible Saturday, with flash flood risk

There is a chance of strong to severe storms Saturday. The Chicago area is currently under a Level 2 risk of severe weather, ABC7 Chicago meteorologists said. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click ... Read More

Strong-to-severe storms impact Chicago area Wednesday

A tornado watch has been issued in Kenosha County, with the rest of the Chicago area at a “slight” risk of severe weather on Wednesday. Read More

Chicago weather: Storms could impact your weekend plans

Next week is shaping up to be another hot one for the Chicago area. A few storms are possible on Monday with highs in the mid 80s. After Monday, temperatures are expected to soar into the 90s for a ... Read More

Chicago Weather Alert: Two rounds of storms bring chance of severe ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two main rounds of storms will bring a chance of severe weather and flooding to the Chicago area Saturday evening through Sunday morning. More rain expected in Lake County where ... Read More

Chicago-area officials are bracing as summer storms roll in following Texas tragedy and weather service budget cuts

The Chicago area has felt less of an impact from the Trump administration’s National Weather Service cuts than offices in the Quad Cities and downstate Lincoln. Read More

Chicago weather: Tornado Watch for area, severe storms could bring heavy rain, wind | LIVE RADAR

More severe weather could hit the Chicago area on Friday after a round of storms moved through on Thursday. A Tornado Watch is in effect for Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, LaSalle, Lake, ... Read More

Chicago weather: Severe storm risk intensifies for Chicago area ...

Chicago severe weather is possible Friday, as a round of storms could bring damaging winds and significant tornadoes to the area. The Chicago area is under a 5% risk of a tornado developing within ... Read More

Second line of severe storms in Chicago area could bring 60 mph winds ...

The inclement weather is forecast for the Chicago metropolitan area north to the Wisconsin state line. “A few storms may be severe, with damaging winds and hail,” the weather service said in a ... Read More

Severe storms could move into Chicago area on Wednesday

Severe storms could move into Chicago area on Wednesday Starting early Wednesday, the area could see showers, thunderstorms and wind gusts up to 30 mph, the National Weather Service said. Read More